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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Chansky’s Notebook: Save the Smith Center!

A skirmish has begun over the Dean Smith Center moving off campus to the old Chapel Hill Airport site on MLK Boulevard. Though no official announcement has been made, it sure looks like Chancellor (and Duke graduate) Lee Roberts is leaning in that direction, although he says he is still open to another option whether his bosses in Raleigh will let him. (Chapelboro.com)

After Years as Arizona Backup, Henri Veesaar Finding Stardom at UNC

During his three years at Arizona, Henri Veesaar started only five games. During his first three months in a UNC Basketball uniform, Veesaar has started all 15 of the Tar Heels’ games, helped his new team to a Top 25 national ranking, established himself as an All-ACC candidate, and entered the conversation as a potential first-round professional draft pick. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tyler Zeller's Mid-Season UNC Basketball Analysis

UNC Basketball faces early adversity after a tough road loss to SMU. Should Tar Heel fans be worried, or is this just part of the grind of ACC basketball? Former ACC Player of the Year Tyler Zeller joins host Isaac Schade to examine whether this defeat signals deeper issues or is simply a blip. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson Named To Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 List

North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is one of 25 players on the midseason top 25 watch list for the Wooden Award, given annually to the national player of the year. Wilson leads UNC in scoring, rebounding, both of which would be program records for freshmen. He also leads the team in offensive rebounds, steals, free throws, and blocked shots. (GoHeels.com)

Best basketball games, biggest individual efforts in Smith Center history

With UNC Basketball one away from its 500th win in the Smith Center, the milestone underscores the many iconic moments at the arena that sprang up from a wooded area on South Campus in the 1980s. Here are seven of the most memorable games in the history of the arena, followed by a list of some of the most memorable individual performances. (Tar Heel Tribune)

High Supply, Higher Demand: 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card Keeps Its Value

As the hobby continues to flourish and the average participant becomes more educated, certain market outliers start to feel puzzling. Few fit that description more than the iconic 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan card. If the market is governed by supply and demand, how does a card with nearly 50,000 graded copies in circulation still sell for thousands of dollars? (Sports Illustrated)

Hubert Davis Preaching Confidence, Hunting Consistency From Tar Heels' Secondary Scorers

Concern lies in where UNC's offense can come from when its strengths are temporarily neutralized. On Monday’s edition of the Hubert Davis Live radio show, the coach addressed efforts to draw confidence and more consistency from his role players. "I talk to players all the time. Whether they’re feeling comfortable out there or struggling with confidence." (Inside Carolina)

Hubert Davis’ positionless calculus: Inside rotation math after Wilson, Veesaar, and Trimble

In four games since Seth Trimble’s return, UNC's rotation has begun to crystallize. Trimble, Caleb Wilson, and Henri Veesaar are obviously the leaders. They are the only players to have scored at least 20 points this season and will determine the Tar Heels' ceiling. Beyond that trio, the next tier is equally clear, but the distribution of minutes is anything but. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Who Will Step up for Tar Heels Outside of the Big Three?

It's easy, most nights, to pencil in Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, and Seth Trimble as North Carolina's three leading scorers. After that, it's unclear. Some nights it's Luka Bogavac. Other nights it's Kyan Evans or Jarin Stevenson or someone else off the bench. The point: UNC hasn't had consistent production from any one player beyond its big three. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Closers, Football Transfer Portal Updates

UNC Basketball faces critical lineup questions as the battle between starting five and closing five heats up. Who should finish games for UNC? Seth Trimble, Caleb Wilson, and Henri Veesaar are the obvious three, but what duo should join them? Plus, the latest on UNC Football's transfer portal additions. (View Video)

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